Cafe 1946 Manager

POSITION PURPOSE: The Cafe1946 Manager is responsible for supervising employees of Cafe 1946 and supervising the retail store and operations.  The Cafe1946 Manager 
reports directly to the Assistant Director of College Stores and indirectly reports to the Director of College Stores.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Responsible for opening and closing procedures, determines grocery/supply needs, and prepares inventory for the Assistant Director of College Stores and Comptroller.
• Communicates special needs and issues with Assistant College Stores.
• Assists in recruiting, evaluating, and preparing work schedules for 1946 staff.
• Assists in interviewing and hiring staff. 
• Responsible for the operations to ensure both businesses are staffed with qualified, friendly people and the customer service standards are being adhered to.
• Assists in administering orientation, in-service training, and safety programs.
• Supervises preparation and serving of menu items.
• Inspects all food preparation and service areas for adherence to established standards of sanitation, care and use of equipment and appearance of work area.
• Assists in preparing drinks.
• Ensure the store is always clean.
• Maintains communication with Assistant Director of College Stores.
• Monitors expenditures and income and safeguards and provides accounting for cash receipts in accordance with procedures established by the college business office.
• Reconciles, prepares deposits and delivers them to the cashier’s office. 
• Sets daily sales goals and communicates goals with staff to achieve yearly sales goals.
• Maintains a shared document with directors to track sales progress. 
• Schedule events to increase traffic and revenue.
• Communicate with customers and other service clientele to assure quality, appeal and customer satisfaction.
• Perform a monthly inventory and report on the amount of goods on hand.
• Actively market retail merchandise and 1946 items, with rotating specials and introduction of new items.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Director and Director of College Stores.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of food preparation, food storage, refrigeration, sanitation standards, equipment used in food service, inventory and record-keeping methods.
• Considerable skills in human relations, communications and management in dealing with customers, subordinates and superiors.
• Ability to train, supervise and work efficiently with workers in assigning and reviewing work.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to estimate food requirements, equipment, and supply needs, and keep accurate records and inventory.
• Attend professional development training to keep up with current food trends.
• Work special events, community and/or outside events and be willing to work extended hours when needed. 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Associate’s degree in hospitality, business, or marketing. 
• Two (2) years’ experience in institutional food service or large volume retail establishment.
  
  WORKING CONDITIONS:
   
• Variances from regular working hours may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
• Busy working environment with numerous interruptions

SALARY:  $30,406. annually (this is a 12 month position to be paid over 12 months)